As seen today, the nativity scene in Reisach (Rosenheim/Bavaria) is a disjointed collection.
Original scene display, date of origin and artist are not known. Current storage and display
conditions are a threat to its existence. Dissected components and overpainting impair the overall
impression of the nativity scene as an entity.
Original scenes, presentation and general impact of the nativity scene are reconstructed
after a thorough investigation of its artistic and technological properties. Historical literary sources
and comparable nativity scenes are drawn upon to determine the possible artist and date of
manufacture. Recommendations for conservation and restoration are put forward, and the
possibility of reconstructing some figures is discussed. An internet homepage about the nativity
scene has been designed and its potential as a basis for comparative research amongst nativity
scenes is pointed out.
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As seen today, the nativity scene in Reisach (Rosenheim/Bavaria) is a disjointed collection.
Original scene display, date of origin and artist are not known. Current storage and display
conditions are a threat to its existence. Dissected components and overpainting impair the overall
impression of the nativity scene as an entity.
Original scenes, presentation and general impact of the nativity scene are reconstructed
after a thorough investigation of its artistic and technological propertie...
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